CVE-2017-2788
CriticalSummary
A buffer overflow exists in the psnotifyd application of the Pharos PopUp printer client version 9.0. A specially crafted packet can be sent to the victim's computer, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow and potential remote code execution.
Risk Assessment
The risk to the organization involves the potential for remote code execution by an attacker, which could lead to system compromise. The application runs with root privileges and requires no user interaction, increasing the risk.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the Pharos PopUp client to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, restricting access to the application and monitoring network traffic for potential attacks is advisable.
Original NVD description (English source)
A buffer overflows exists in the psnotifyd application of the Pharos PopUp printer client version 9.0. A specially crafted packet can be sent to the victim's computer and can lead to a heap based buffer overflow resulting in potential remote code execution. This client is always listening, has root privileges, and requires no user interaction to exploit.